Disability Network Lakeshore

What it reported doing in 2024

To support the determination of individuals with disabilities to lead dignified, independent lives and to heighten community awareness of physical & social barriers which restrict independence. Fiscal year 2025 significant outcomes include, but are not limited to: community outcomes: 15 private, public, government and nonprofit entities increased their physical or programmatic accessibility through accessibility assessments, ada technical assistance, and follow-up consultation. 16 municipalities and businesses modified programs, services, or facilities ater receiving ada title ii or iii guidance. 2,345 hours of community education and public information increased awareness of disability access, independent living principles, and community based supports. 247 hours of community and systems advocacy supported improvements in housing access, transportation, voting accessibility, and community inclusion. 6 employers received ada title i-related training or reasonable accommodation technical assistance, strengthening inclusive employment practices. Individual outcomes: 167 individuals with significant disabilities received independent living services and pursued self-identified goals related to housing, employment, benefits, health care, transportation, and daily living. 848 individuals received information and referral services with follow-up support to access previously unavailable knowledge, services, and community resources. 33 individuals increased independent living skills through individual or group training focused on budgeting, housing, transportation, and self- advocacy. 31 individuals strengthened peer or natural support networks through peer modeling and relationship-based supports. 175 individuals gained access to previously unavailable assistive technology, including devices, durable medical equipment, training, or funding. 32 individuals gained access to health or mental health care services or insurance coverage through benefitis navigation and advocacy. 12 individuals gained access to reliable transportation, increasing participation in employment, volunteer activities, and community life. 28 individuals achieved community-based living outcomes, including housing stability, increased independence, or diversion from unnecessary institutionalization. 21 individuals achieved vocational outcomes through employment-related advocacy, job readiness support, or stabilization of work. 34 youth received pre-employment transition services through partnerships with Michigan rehabilitation services and the bureau of services for blind persons.

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 74.5%; rating input score 75
• Program expense ratio: 78.6%; rating input score 79
• Fundraising efficiency: $80.95 raised per $1 spent on fundraising; rating input score 84; 84th percentile among comparable filings

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 100%; rating input score 100; 63rd percentile among comparable filings
• Pay-setting controls: Limited
• Foreign activity oversight: Limited
• Grant itemization coverage: Limited
• Major donor itemization: Yes; rating input score 100
• Related-party transparency: Limited

Accountability

• Independent voting board: 100%; rating input score 100; 63rd percentile among comparable filings
• Governance controls: 8 of 8 controls in place; rating input score 100
  • Conflict-of-interest policy: Pass
  • Whistleblower policy: Pass
  • Document-retention policy: Pass
  • CEO compensation review process: NotApplicable
  • Other executive compensation review process: Pass
  • Form 990 shared with the board: Pass
  • Board meeting minutes documented: Pass
  • Audit committee oversight: Pass
  • Independent financial-statement audit: Pass

Sustainability

• Operating margin: 5.5%; rating input score 51; 51st percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 1.65; rating input score 59; 59th percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0.15; rating input score 36; 36th percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 10.1%; rating input score 36; 36th percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: 2.7% per year; rating input score 100; 30th percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: 3.9% per year; rating input score 100; 36th percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: 10.9% per year; rating input score 100; 61st percentile among comparable filings